Nortel Networks CTA 500dm User Manual

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 CTA 500
 
dm
 
 On Line Guide
 
Any PC equipped with Windows95, Internet application software, 
and a 16550 UART (115.2 kbit/s capability) can use the 
CTA 500
 
dm
 
.
 
Applications
 
The CTA 500
 
dm
 
 can be used for any application that requires 
These applications include
¥ Internet access
¥ remote LAN access
¥ high-speed modem replacement
¥ CTI based applications when Norstar TAPI SP is added
¥ data transmission at up to 64 kbit/s on either channel of an ISDN 
link or 56 kbit/s on a T1 trunk
 to enable the dial-up connections to use 
two channels
 
Internet access
 
The CTA 500
 
dm
 
 allows Norstar customers using digital network 
interfaces on the Norstar ICS to access Internet service providers 
(ISPs). You can connect an ISP through the public switched digital 
network (PSDN) using regular dial-up methods. 
 
Dial-Up Networking
 
You can use the CTA 500
 
dm
 
 for remote LAN access applications 
when PPP is used to connect to a remote LAN.
 
Data-to-data transfers
 
The CTA 500
 
dm
 
 can be used to establish a connection with an ISDN 
Terminal Adapter (PPP or MP must be supported) or another 
CTA 500
 
dm
 
 for Þle transfer. You can connect two computers to the 
same ICS through their own CTA 500
 
dm
 
 units, or connect them 
through the network. Using the CTA 500
 
dm
 
 connection allows 
analog modems to be replaced with high-speed digital connections. 
The CTA 500
 
dm
 
 does not support connection to analog or 56k 
modems.
 
Computer Telephony Integration (CTI)
 
With a compliant Norstar TAPI SP, the CTA 500
 
dm
 
 allows 
simultaneous sessions of PPP/MP and CTI based applications to run 
on PCs.